January 14, 2013

6:15 PM Public Hearing---Coles County Housing Rehabilitation Grant. Mayor Smith called the public hearing to order at 6:15 PM. Kevin McReynolds from the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission was present to address the Council about the Grant that will be used to help about 8 low income households. Hearing no further questions, Mayor Smith closed the public hearing at 6:25 PM.

6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

Mayor Smith called the regular meeting of the Paris City Council to order at 6:30 PM. City Treasurer Dennis Thiel said the opening prayer. Present on roll call were Commissioners Boyer, Branson, Kemper, Hughes and Mayor Smith.

The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison.

PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AWARDS

PROCLAMATIONS

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

The Fire Department Local 4393 presented the Mayor and Council with a donation check towards the fireworks for this year.

CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Branson moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. Included on the consent agenda was the approval of the minutes of the December 10, 2012 regular meeting and the December 21, 2012 special meeting, bills previously paid $209,590.09, bills to be paid $103,689.42, salaries $384,877.00 and one purchase order. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION of Support Coles County Housing Rehab Grant---Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to adopt the resolution. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.RESOLUTION to Enter into Contractual Agreement for Housing Rehabilitation Program Grant Application and Coordination Services with the Coles County Regional Planning & Development Commission---Commissioner Branson moved to adopt the resolution, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. Commissioner Branson moved to waive the reading, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call for both motions. No nays.RESOLUTION of Support for an Application for Local Rail-Highway Crossing Safety Funds (IDOT Grant)---Commissioner Boyer introduced and moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.RESOLUTION of Support for Application to the Illinois Commerce Commission Crossing Safety Improvement Program---Commissioner Hughes introduced and moved to adopt the resolution, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. Commissioner Branson moved to waive the reading, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call for both motions, no nays.RESOLUTION Accepting Resignation from the TIF Advisory Committee---Commissioner Hughes introduced and moved to adopt the resolution, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.ORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES 2013 Ordinance Amending Chapter 32 City Officials Section 32.002, Residency of Appointees---Commissioner Branson introduced and moved to adopt the ordinance, Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.RESOLUTION Making Appointment to the Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee---Commissioner Hughes introduced and moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.RESOLUTION for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code---Commissioner Kemper introduced and moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Reports

Mayor Smith:

Motion to approve IMRF Benefit Protection Leave application. Mayor Smith moved to approve the application, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.Motion to approve TIF Advisory Committee's recommendation on application from Dan Murphy. Mayor Smith moved to approve the recommendation for a $10,000 grant. Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

*At this time Mayor Smith noted that the representatives from New Wave were present at the meeting and would be attending periodically to answer any questions the council or public may have concerning the cable company.

Commissioner Boyer:

Motion to approve Fire Department's Foreign Fire Tax Fund budget. Commissioner Boyer moved to approve the budget, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.Motion to award bid for demolition of 231 North Austin. Commissioner Boyer moved to award the bid to Razmus Demolition Services at the cost of $7,527.00. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

Commissioner Branson:

Commissioner Hughes:

Commissioner Kemper:

Motion to authorize payment for annual monitoring of lift stations in the amount of $1,932.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to authorize payment, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.Motion to authorize repairs to the Maintenance Department backhoe in the amount of $1,379.80. City will be reimbursed by insurance company. Commissioner Kemper moved to authorize repairs, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.Motion to approve engineering services of Francis Associates for water well repairs. Commissioner Kemper move to approve, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.Motion to authorize Francis Associates prepare plans & specs and to advertise for bids for Sludge Return Pump Upgrade at sewer treatment plant. Commissioner Kemper moved to authorize, Commissioner Boyer seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.Motion to award bid for South Shore Drive Water Main Replacement to B & T Drainage at a cost of $83,344.00. Commissioner Kemper moved to award the bid, Commissioner Branson seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Dennis Thiel noted he strives to get the best return on the City's money but the safety of the investments is most important.

ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Administrator Paul Ruff had nothing to report but noted they will begin work on the budget in the next week or so.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT

Rich Kash was absent.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:55PM Commissioner Hughes moved to adjourn, Commissioner Kemper seconded the motion. All answered aye on roll call, no nays.